9 Aug 2013

Kourtney Kardashian facing joint custody bid from male model

Kourtney Kardashian is facing a lawsuit from a model who claims he is her son's biological father.Michael
Girgenti alleges he had unprotected sex with the reality TV star after
they met on a photoshoot in August 2008 and has filed paperwork at Los
Angeles County Superior Court in a bid to get joint custody of her
three-year-old child, Mason.

Real life drama: Kourtney Kardashian and
boyfriend Scott Disick are seen leaving a lawyer's office after it
emerged that the reality star is the subject of a lawsuit after a male
model alleged HE is the father of her child

Legal bid: Michael has launched a legal bid for a
court ordered DNA test in the first steps towards a custody battle over
Kourtney and Scott's son Mason

Battle: Kourtney with son Mason who is now at the centre of a lawsuit filed by a man who claims to be his real father

According
to gossip website TMZ.com, Michael wants the judge to order DNA tests
for Kourtney, Mason and her long-term boyfriend Scott Disick, Mason -
who is father to her daughter Penelope, 13 months. A hearing has been set for next month.The lawsuit documents the alleged
relationship between Kourtney and Michael, which he claims heated up in
March 2009, when she told him her relationship with Scott was 'on the
outs' and 'she wanted to hang.'

Furious: Kourtney said she was 'furious' when the allegations first emerged, and the model has now filed a claim with the court

Kourtney who in March was said
to be 'furious' over Gigenti's claims has yet to comment personally on
the fresh allegations. And her spokeswoman has not responded to requests
for comment.However her lawyer told TMZ.comon Friday that Gigenti's allegations are 'absurd'.'This
individual has been selling false and fabricated stories to the
tabloids for years about Kourtney Kardashian and her son, Mason. Scott
Disick is Mason’s father,' Todd Wilson told the website. 'We
have not seen the reported court filing, but we are informed that this
individual has been seeking to get paid to publish his ridiculous
pleading. 'His claims
are absurd and this is simply another shameful attempt to gain
publicity and profit from fictional stories about my client.'

Photogenic: Kourtney and Michael met on a photo
shoot in 2009, but the star's attorney says there was no further contact
after that

The reality star was seen outside her
lawyer's office on Wednesday, no doubt seeking advice over the
embarrassing and upsetting lawsuit.Michael
claims they had full sex and as soon as she had given birth to Mason -
born on 14 December 2009 - he tried contacting her. The allegations first came to light
in March earlier this year when he told In Touch magazine: 'After
[Mason] was born, and I saw photos of him, I began to wonder.'I would definitely want to acknowledge Mason if he's my kid - he deserves to know his real father.'A
legal representative for the Kourtney & Kim Take Miami star
previously branded the Chicago native's allegations 'preposterous and an
outrageous lie'.

Something on your mind: Kourtney shares an intense conversation with boyfriend on Wednesday

So it must have come as a surprise that the model has now filed papers with the court.In
addition to son Mason, the couple - who have been dating on and off for
seven years - have a baby daughter, Penelope Scotland, together. This is not the first time the extremely wealthy Kardashian family has been confronted by allegations of paternity.

Fashion plate: Kourtney was dressed in head to to black-and-white Chanel

Kourtney's younger sister Khloe, 28,
has had to regularly deny rumours that their late father Robert
Kardashian was not her biological father.Their half-sister Kylie Jenner, 15, also recently hit back at reports that Bruce Jenner may not be her real father.The reality star certainly looked like she had a lot on her mind as she chatted with boyfriend Scott in on Wednesday.The 34-year-old who looked chic in a monochrome striped dress and espadrilles, certainly seemed preoccupied as she chatted to Scott.

Close: The couple left their young children at home to enjoy some alone time

The flats bore the distinctive Chanel logo, and co-ordinated well with her chic quilted Chanel bag.With her hair tied back in a bun and a slick of red lipstick, it was clear Kourtney had made an effort.Scott however looked far from his usual dapper self in a multi-coloured chequered shirt, blue shorts and leather shoes.The two left children Mason, three, and one-year-old Penelope at home for their date.

Lots to talk about: With her sister Khloe reportedly having marriage difficulties, big sister Kourtney is sure to be concerned

And they certainly seemed to be enjoying some alone time, with Kourtney writing on Twitter 'California love'.Just last week it was reported that Kourtney was pregnant with her third child.She
did not comment on the rumours, although was later seen eating sushi
with her family - a food type pregnant women are advised to steer clear of due to the raw fish ingredients.

Tea-rific: She protected her perfect lipstick by using a straw as she sipped away on her iced drink

Looking good: She wore a satisfied smile as she got read to clamber into her luxury car